Luke 8:41
Luke 8:41 Meaning and Explanation
“And, behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue: and he fell down at Jesus’ feet, and besought him that he would come into his house:”
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What Does Luke 8:41 Mean?
Out of the crowd comes Jairus, a ruler of the synagogue, a man of standing and responsibility. He falls down at the feet of Jesus and begs Him to come into his house.
Desperation levels rank. The man who presides over the assembly kneels in the dust where, across the lake, a freed man lately sat. Love for a child outweighs every concern for reputation, and Jairus spends his dignity without hesitation. Jesus goes with him; He answers the prayer that asks Him in.
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What does Luke 8:41 mean?
Jairus, a ruler of the synagogue, falls at the feet of Jesus and begs Him to come to his house.